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Large Animal Incident Team Member Skill Set
Large Animal Incident Team Member Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
ACMSS00019
ACMSS00019
State Code
AE003
AE003
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
10/09/2019
Current Release Date
10/09/2019
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
15/11/2019
Nominal Hours
105
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 10/09/2019 | Current | Approved |
Description
This skill set reflects the work required to safely participate in a team responding to a large animal incident. It covers assessing risks and hazards, working safely and using recognised manual manipulation and handling techniques with compromised animals at incident scenes. It applies to large land-based domesticated animals, typically prey and herd species.
Pathway Information
These units of competency build on skills in several ACM Animal Care and Management Training Package qualifications and provide credit towards the ACM40117 Certificate IV in Animal Control and Regulation.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
No licensing or regulatory requirements apply to this skill set at the time of publication.
Target Group
This skill set is for individuals who work or volunteer in a team responding to a range of potential large animal incidents at a workplace, event site or incident scene.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These competencies from the ACM Animal Care and Management Training Package meet the industry requirements for people participating in a large animal incident response team.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBD88 | ACMAIM201 | Contribute to safety at incidents involving large animals | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBD84 | ACMAIM303 | Move large animals to new locations | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBD87 | ACMAIM202 | Participate in an incident involving large animals | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OBD85 | ACMAIM301 | Use manual techniques to safely move large animals | 25 | Unit of competency |